On the GOAL page, supporters of striker Neymar were taken aback to see the 31-year-old Brazilian star, who had just appeared at an event with a body so big owing to weight gain. Many people assume that this well-known player is about to retire.

Neymar has been out of action for about four months due to surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee. This is the injury Neymar sustained in mid-October of last year when the Brazilian team fell 0-2 to Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in South America.

Recently, the Brazilian star has posted numerous videos of himself actively rehabilitating from injury surgery, playing games, and caring for his children. However, there were many photos of Neymar attending parties during his holiday in Brazil.

Neymar now represents Al Hilal Club in the Saudi Pro League (Saudi Arabia). However, due to an injury that necessitated a lengthy absence, he was removed from the roster for the 2023-2024 season by this organization.

Neymar recently visited former star Romario’s 58th birthday party (January 29). Images of Neymar’s appearance quickly gained notice.

“Neymar wore a pretty loose black suit with a jacket. He appeared to have acquired a significant amount of weight compared to a few months previously. Previously, when he was still playing for PSG, after each injury he returned, or before the new season, Neymar frequently gained weight and had to work very hard, taking several months to get back in shape and playing condition,” GOAL stated.

“Neymar is currently 31 years old and recently had a significant injury, a torn ligament and meniscus. If he receives active therapy and returns to play soon, there will be many positive indicators. However, with the picture of weight gain, Neymar does not have much hope of returning to the field in time for the Copa America this June, or even before the new 2024-2025 season in August, as recently expected,” a Neymar supporter commented in the GOAL page comments area.

“If he still doesn’t take the best care of himself to return to the field, Neymar may have to retire soon,” said another admirer.